Northwest Labor Press

YEAR IN REVIEW: A look back at labor stories of 2010

Jan 7, 2011

The beginning of a new year is a chance to summarize the year’s most important labor news and tie up loose ends.

Machinists, Woodworkers district lodges consolidate

Jan 7, 2011

A new group, 6,000-member International Association of Machinists District W24, is born of merger.

YEAR IN REVIEW: A look back at labor stories of 2010

Jan 7, 2011

At the Northwest Labor Press, the beginning of a new year is a chance to look back on the old one.

Washington State Labor Council leaders pass the baton

Jan 7, 2011

Rick Bender and Al Link pass the mantle to Jeff Johnson and Lynne Dodson.

Labor applauds Clackamas County for Sellwood Bridge funding vote

Jan 7, 2011

Clackamas County Board voted Dec. 9 to increase vehicle registration fees to pay for replacing the crumbling Sellwood Bridge.

New health care law starts to affect union health trusts

Jan 7, 2011

Children stay on parents’ plans until 26; and plans can’t have lifetime dollar limits.

Machinists, Woodworkers district lodges consolidate

Jan 7, 2011

Jan. 1, a new union is born: 6,000-member Machinists District W24.

BULL Session golf tournament raises $300,000 for kids charities

Dec 17, 2010

Nine children’s charities were presented with the proceeds of this year’s 20th annual Business Union and Labor Leaders Charity Golf Tournament. A total of $300,000 was distributed to local charities that benefit children needing long-term chronic care, short-term respite, and end-of-life care. Since its inception in 1990, the BULL session has raised over $4 million.

Pre-apprentice program offers direct entry into Carpenters

Dec 17, 2010

The Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program held a graduation ceremony for 13 trainees Dec. 2 at the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute. Constructing Hope, a faith-based non-profit, recruits ex-offenders, minorities, and low-income residents for free training to build skills and knowledge of the construction industry.

Union volunteers help build home for injured Iraq war veteran

Dec 17, 2010

Members of several trades unions were among scores of volunteers who helped build a new home for injured Iraq war veteran SPC Kevin Pannell. Pannell was serving in Iraq with the 1st Cavalry Division when he was severely injured on June 13, 2004.